Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Bible Study Notes in Psalms- Chapter 111

Psalm 111

-Theme: Awe,
fear, reverence for the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. Great, splendid,
majestic, enduring, gracious, compassionate, powerful, holy, and awesome are
the works of the LORD, and His provision is manifold. His redemption is for His
believing people, and He has ordained His covenant (promise) forever.

-Historical Insight: This is a familiar sounding Psalm with
an anonymous author to be sung in the congregation of the righteous.

-*Application* All that God does is good and should be
well-received by His people. The question for us is this: do we delight in His
ways and commandments? If we do with great diligence and study, we will acquire
a great understanding as well as His promises for redemption (Psalm 111:2,
9-10). He is true and just, and all His precepts are sure (‘aman- firm, faithful, trustworthy, established, confirmed, Psalm
111:7). Fear Him and you need not fear anything else. Your wisdom will
germinate and grow. Put your stake in His plan, and rest in His will. His
praise endures forever (Psalm 111:10)!